Strength and biomechanical screening, Cheshire
Full Forceplate and dynamometry testing as used in elite sports
What is forceplate and dynamometry testing?
At The Injury & Performance Clinic, we use VALD force plates and dynamometry to capture what simple strength tests can’t: how quickly you create force (power), how evenly you load left vs right (asymmetry), how well you control landings, stability and ground contract time to name a few. It’s lab-grade data that turns guesses into clear answers allowing for clear performance markers, identify weaknesses and injury risk with precision.
How does it work and what can you gain from it?
We run a comprehensive series of practical tests using VALD ForceDecks (force plates) and dynamometry, tailored to your sport, position, and goals. In one session we typically complete 8–10 tests, capturing how you produce and absorb force—not just how much you can lift once.
What we test (customised to you)
Countermovement jump (CMJ) & RSI — power, rate of force development, stretch–shortening efficiency
Landing & hop assessments (bilateral/single-leg) — braking control, deceleration capacity, left–right asymmetry
Isometric strength (quads, hamstrings, calves, hips) — maximum force and side-to-side balance with dynamometry
Movement quality metrics — impulse, time to take-off, flight time, eccentric/concentric ratios aligned to your sport’s demands
On the day
Individualised warm-up → guided testing sequence (8–10 tests) → immediate results on screen
Plain-English explanation with sport-specific training targets
Concise report with key numbers, norms, and top priorities to action right away
Our Cheshire Clinic
Our Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic is located within the beautiful 300-acre Mere view estate in Cheshire. We feature two fully-equipped treatment rooms and physio gym plus elite sports testing equipment, ensuring you get the best treatment.
Learn about our other Performance testing services
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Complete performance profiling
Our Sports Performance Profiling is a sports specific and comprehensive way to understand your body and unlock peak performance. Combining VO₂ max testing for aerobic capacity, Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) for fuelling and recovery, and VALD Force Decks strength and biomechanics analysis for power and injury risk, we connect the dots between endurance, strength, and metabolism. The result is a clear, data-driven roadmap that helps you train smarter, recover better, and perform at your best.
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VO2 Max Testing
Our VO2 Max Testing gives you the gold standard measure of aerobic fitness, showing exactly how much oxygen your body can use during exercise. Using VO₂ Master technology, we identify your aerobic capacity, ventilatory thresholds, and personalised training zones, helping you fuel smarter, pace accurately, and unlock faster, more efficient cardiovascular performance
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Resting metabolic rate (RMR) testing
Know exactly how many calories your body burns at rest — no guesswork. Our RMR test uses indirect calorimetry (VO₂ Master) to measure oxygen use and CO₂ output, giving a precise daily energy baseline (kcal/day) plus insights into fuel use (fat vs carbohydrate via RER), breathing efficiency, resting heart rate, and HRV.
Contact us to book
Ready to take the next step toward reaching your potential? Contact The Injury & Performance Clinic today to book your VO2 Max test. .